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February 2, 1885:
Stone
for the Washington Monument, quarried near Hinton, Summers County, arrived in
Washington, D. C. Hinton is also home
to Bluestone State Park.
Location: Hinton, W.Va.
County: Summers County
...

February 3, 1838:
The
Virginia General Assembly passed an act incorporating the town of
Morgantown. Morgantown is now the home
of the West Virginia Mountaineers, as well as several events, including the
Mountainfest Motorcycle Rally.
...

February 5, 1941:
Actor
David Lynn Selby, best known for his television portrayals of Quentin in Dark Shadows (1968–71) and Richard
Channing in Falcon Crest
(1982–90), was born in Morgantown.
Location: Morgantown, W.Va.
County: Monongalia...

February 7, 1867:
West Virginia University was founded February 7, 1867, by an act of the West
Virginia Legislature. Originally the university was called the Agricultural
College of West Virginia.
Location: Morgantown, W.Va.
County:...

February 8, 1861:
The
Convention of Seceded States formed the Confederate States of America by
adopting a provisional Constitution, based on the U.S. Constitution. These events led to the Civil War,
and the formation of West Virginia.
West...

February 10, 1903:
The West Virginia Legislature passed an act amending the charter of Parkersburg, Wood County. It was approved by the governor on February 18.
Location: Parkersburg, W.Va.
County: Wood County
...

February 11, 1970:
Legislation
was introduced and passed on Feb 11,1970 allowing for the transfer of
Berkeley Spring State Park to the Department of Natural Resources. On
July 1, 1970 it took effect and became a state park.
Location:...

February 11, 1735:
Daniel
Boone, famous frontiersman, pioneer, and legislator who explored and settled
in Kanawha County was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Boone was a resident of the Kanawha valley
for 12 years.
Location: Bucks...

February 12, 1809:
President
Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Kentucky. On June 20, 1863, Lincoln admitted West
Virginia to the Union as the thirty-fifth state. A statue of Lincoln called “Abraham Lincoln
Walks at Midnight” can...

February 13, 1977:
Athlete
Randy Moss was born in Rand. He played
football for two seasons at Marshall University, where he set nearly every
school and conference season record. He was named rookie of the year in the
NFL. He now plays for...

February 13, 1923:
General
Charles Elwood ‘‘Chuck’’ Yeager, the first person to fly faster than the
speed of sound, was born about seven miles from the Lincoln County seat of
Hamlin. Yeager broke the sound barrier
by flying 700 miles per...

February 14, 1866:
Grant County, located at the western end of the Eastern Panhandle was created. The county was named after Gen. Ulysses S.
Grant, who later became the nation’s 18th president.
County: Grant County
...

February 16, 1821:
Morris
Harvey was born on this day in Raleigh County. Harvey was a Civic leader, financier, and
philanthropist who helped make Fayette County into a leading coal producer.
Location: Prosperity, W.Va.
County: Raleigh...

February 18, 1867:
The West
Virginia Legislature appropriated $100,000 for additional construction at the
Hospital for the Insane at Weston, Lewis County. Now called the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, visitors can now take haunted tours...

February 19, 1999:
The film
"October Sky", based on the novel "Rocket Boys" by West
Virginia native Homer Hickam, is released.
The October Sky Festival is held each year in Coalwood, WV, Hickam's
hometown.
Location: Nationwide
...

February 21, 1895:
The West
Virginia Legislature passed an act establishing the Bluefield Colored
Institute, which later became Bluefield State College, Mercer County.
Location: Bluefield, W.Va.
County: Mercer County
...

February 22, 1887:
The West
Virginia Legislature passed an act amending the incorporation and altering
the boundaries of Parkersburg. It was approved by the governor on March 1,
1887.
Location: Parkersburg, W.Va.
County: Wood County
...

February 24, 2006:
Actor
Don Knotts died on this day. Knotts
was best known for his role as Deputy Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith
Show. Don Knotts was born in
Morgantown.
Location: Morgantown, W.Va.
County: Monongalia County
...

February 25, 1875:
The
governor approved an act appropriating $3,500 for erection of a monument at
Point Pleasant, Mason County, in commemoration of the Battle of Point
Pleasant in 1774.
Location: Point Pleasant, W.Va.
County: Mason...

February 26, 1867:
The
West Virginia Legislature amended the town charter of Ripley, Jackson County,
defining corporate limits and responsibilities of town officers. Ripley is home to several historic
attractions, as well as many annual...

February 28, 1963:
"The
West Virginia Hills", "WV My Home Sweet Home" and "This
is My West Virginia Home" were approved as the three official state songs.
Location: Charleston, W.Va.
County: Kanawha County
...

March 1, 1931:
On this
date in 1931 The Greenbrier Hotel, doubled in size by the addition of the
North Wing and the Virginia Wing, reopened for the season.
Location: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
County: Greenbrier County
...

March 2, 1840:
The
Virginia General Assembly passed an act which incorporated Bethany College at
Bethany, Brooke County. It is the
oldest permanent college, which has retained the same name, in West Virginia.
Location: Bethany, W.Va....

Register for June 26 session on business fundamentals
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — A workshop on “Business Fundamentals” is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 26, in Hardy County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business...

The Adventure Advisory, prepared and distributed by Wild, Wonderful West Virginia (GoToWV), highlights some of the many activities happening across the Mountain State. Additional listings are posted at www.GoToWV.com; click the Calendar tab. Event...

Charleston,
West Virginia – As the most recent Sundance Film Festival comes to a close, many
residents in southern West Virginia are celebrating the release of one of last
year’s Sundance favorites, “Little Accidents.” The film, which is being
...

Exhibitor registrations due by Feb. 23
PARKERSBURG, West Virginia – Quilters and fans of quilts are preparing for the 11th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show, scheduled for March 14-22, 2015, at the Blennerhassett...

Register for Feb. 26 session on Business Fundamentals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Feb. 26, in Kanawha County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business...

Register for Feb. 24 session on Business Fundamentals
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Monongalia County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business...

Register for March 3 session on Business Fundamentals
WHEELING, W.Va. — A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, March 3, in Ohio County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development...

West Virginia bonds have recently received positive ratings from Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s Rating Service and Moody’s Investor Service.
“We are credited for being one of the most fiscally responsible states in the nation,” said Gov....

Concert Technologies announced the opening of its new facility in Martinsburg. The company is transferring operations from a previous location in West Virginia to the new Project Management Call Center in downtown Martinsburg. The center will employ...

A supplier of pipe, valves and fittings for the midstream oil and gas industry, Mid-States Supply recently opened a distribution/warehouse in Clarksburg. Mid-States began operating from a temporary facility in Weston in 2014. The new structure has 20...

Tygart Technology Inc. announced its new MXSERVER technology. The cloud-based facial recognition system processes huge amounts of video and photo material and turns them into searchable resources. MXSERVER automatically finds, extracts and matches...

The West Virginia Development Office International Division launched an eventful calendar of export promotion for 2015. In January, the International Division sponsored a trade show display featuring five West Virginia companies at the National...

Division of Natural Resources Headquarters, South Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The next quarterly meeting of the West Virginia Natural Resources Commission is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, beginning at 1 p.m. at...

Register for March 10 session on Business Fundamentals
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, March 10, in Wood County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business...

Register for March 10 session on Business Fundamentals
WINFIELD, W.Va. — A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, March 10, in Putnam County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development...

The
Adventure Advisory, prepared and distributed by Wild, Wonderful West Virginia
(GoToWV), highlights some of the many activities happening across the Mountain
State. Additional listings are posted at www.GoToWV.com;
click the Calendar tab....

SOUTH CHARLESTON, West Virginia – Even though snow covers the ground and the temperatures are still low, now is a good time to clean up the golf clubs and buy a season pass to West Virginia State Parks golf courses.
...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training is accepting applications to take the examination for the position of Surface Inspector. Application and a required work history must be submitted to the ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training is accepting applications to take the examination for the position of Coal Mine Electrical Inspector. Application and a required work history must be submitted to...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training is accepting applications to take the examination for the position of Coal Mine Electrical Inspector. Application and a required work history must be submitted to...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Forestry reminds residents that the state’s spring forest fire season starts March 1, 2015, and runs through May 31, 2015. During these three months, daytime burning is prohibited from the ...

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold 12 public meetings across the state in March to provide hunters, trappers, anglers, landowners and other interested parties...